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This project was developed as part of the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering course ENGR 0716 The Art of Making: An Introduction to Hands-On System Design and Engineering.
Our invention allows the user to remotely dispense a set amount of pet food. It is useful since it offers pet owners freedom to feed their pets from anywhere, including outside the home.
To accomplish this:
Phone button links to IOT bit to turn on a high-torque motor connected to dc motor bit
Motor is connected to a foamcore turbine at the bottom of pet food container (also foamcore)
Turbine rotates to dispense pet food
Use Case Video
Use Case Video
Learn more about how and where this invention is used!
Example Set up
Example Set up
The auto feeder can be mounted on a wall above a dog bowl.
The Electronics
The Electronics
The little bits are attached to the side.
LittleBits Used:
Power bit
IOT Bit
Threshold Bit
Timeout Bit
DC Motor Bit
Other Materials Used:
Foam Core
Worm Drive Motor
If we were to pursue this project in the future, we would design the structural components more reliably with robust materials. Also, we would implement a feature for the pet to notify the owner if it is hungry.
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